RICKY NA MARAFIKI
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya | Established. Jan 01, 2014
Bio
Born Patrick Enos Lukhachi Nanjero, in Nairobi on 8 October 1980, Ricky is a bassist, arranger and a band leader for Ricky na marafiki. Ricky began his solo career in 2009 by forming a five-piece band called Ricky na Marafiki, Together They released an album, TUCHEZE in 2010.The album is an instrumentals bass album where bass guitar is featured strongly in all the songs.The band consist of, Kelvin "Happy" Gashagu who plays drums and vocals, Eng Steve Munge plays Sax, Doc Mike Okinyo plays keys and Mubutu Sseseko on percussions. Ricky and the band have just finished working on a second album called BASSiqElements the album has the best of Afro jazz songs BASSiqElements are the elements that make bass sound great as interpreted by Ricky na Marafiki. Ricky also has a program called JAZZ FOR BOOKS where he holds a free concert in international schools in return for books. Then he donates the books to needy schools .Ricky na marafikis Music is simple melodious blend of Traditional African Rhythms with Jazz, soul, pop, rock and blues inspired improvisations and they enjoy playing back and forth from one song to another mixing modern and traditional sound, making sure no rhythm resounds twice. The music generates immense energy to the listener and in hi performances he endeavors to take the listener through a musical journey that showcases their rich East African musical heritage.
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